LAURA KNOBEL

Dr. Laura Knobel is a board‑certified family physician with decades of experience in whole‑person care. At her Direct Primary Care practice in Bluffton, South Carolina, she combines modern technology with a personal touch, offering patients a simple flat‑fee model that emphasizes accessibility, extended hours, and small panel sizes. Dr. Knobel and her team take time to understand each patient’s lifestyle, medications, and medical history, ensuring care is tailored to overall health goals rather than just isolated symptoms.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Dr. Knobel earned a B.S. in Biology from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, followed by her M.D. from Boston University. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Brown University Memorial Hospital. Her philosophy centers on the Direct Primary Care model’s ability to foster a deeper patient‑provider relationship, reduce unnecessary testing, and provide high‑value, patient‑focused care.